Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 111f Dam
Key Takeaway
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 111f Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 88 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 478 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06824 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD;VAN ZANDT COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 111f Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 111f Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 111f Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 111f Dam is owned by KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD;VAN ZANDT COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 111f Dam built?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 111f Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 111f Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 111f Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 111f Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 111f Dam has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.